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 Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

We wake up today with warm temperatures and scattered clouds along the Oceanfront. Expect highs near 88, a humid breeze, and a chance of brief afternoon showers, so pack an umbrella if you’re heading out. The roads are a bit busier than usual this morning, as some lane closures and overnight construction are wrapping up near the Lynnhaven corridor and Independence Boulevard. City officials remind us the detours should clear by 8 a.m., but to continue to drive carefully around those cones and crews.

In breaking news, Virginia Beach police are cracking down on several unsanctioned beach week events after organizers failed to secure permits. Officers say they’ll pursue legal avenues to recover the costs of extra law enforcement and emergency services. The now-cancelled events were widely promoted on social media, with police communicating directly with promoters, but public safety concerns have forced the city’s hand. Even so, organizers insist they’ll find ways to celebrate outside the official beach areas.

Turning to city hall, the council recently approved new funding for public safety and expanded the parks and rec team by one full-time position. Notably, there’s a fresh $1.9 million allocation for human services and over $400,000 earmarked for school security. These steps aim to keep our neighborhoods both safer and more supportive, following robust public commentary in last week’s session.

For those watching the local job scene, city data shows about 220 new positions listed this week—from seasonal tourism gigs along Atlantic Avenue to openings in health and logistics near Town Center. The real estate market remains lively as summer buyers tour open houses from Chic’s Beach to Kempsville, with median listings holding steady near five hundred thousand and several homes moving in just a week.

Our police blotter notes one serious incident overnight. A shooting on Sullivan Circle left one person hospitalized in stable condition; detectives are investigating, and no suspects have been announced. The area remains under tighter patrol as a precaution, with officers urging residents to report anything suspicious.

On the business front, congratulations are in order as a new Vietnamese bakery opened yesterday on Holland Road, while a longtime bike shop at Hilltop is closing after thirty years. Retail shifts like this show how our business landscape keeps evolving.

Looking ahead, the boardwalk will host a family-friendly Jazz by the Sea concert Friday night and the Neptune Arts Festival launches early this weekend, promising live music, food trucks, and beachside art displays. For sports fans, Landstown High’s girls’ soccer team clinched the regional title this weekend, bringing home another trophy for Virginia Beach schools.

We close today with a feel-good moment: volunteers gathered at Mount Trashmore yesterday, planting pollinator gardens and picking up litter. Their teamwork is a snapshot of what makes this city shine.

This has been Virginia Beach Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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